Tag: Korea

Korean Street Eats: Snacks and Meals from Korea

A little gem in a strip tucked beside a busy road. A cute shop that sells bites from Korea. They have foods that are authentic and tasty. It is called Korean Street Eats. The menu is full of iconic sandwiches, rice bowls like kimchi fried rice, kimbap, fried street bites, and so much more.

Jackson Wang: Music Spotlight

Jackson Wang is a Hong Kong born rapper plus singer that is a part of a Korean group, Got7. I first was introduce to his work through the appearance on television program, Roommate. He amazed me with his talent and personality. He showed humility, positivity, determination, and many other admirable characteristics. Jackson quickly became my favorite person to watch on Roommate. I continue to follow his career and music when Roommate finished, because I was an officially full fledged fan.

The K2: Drama, Action, and Heart Stopping

I love a good Korean Drama. I don’t speak Korean, but the use of subtitles are helpful. I love how different it is to some American television shows, and that the show has a ending in 12 to 16 episodes. So, it is no surprise that I have a few recommendations when it comes to Korean Television (see here and here). Now, I have a new addition to my recommendation list of Korean shows. I have added The K2 to my must watch list since it has been added to Netflix. 

Asian Art Museum: 18,000 Works So Little Time

Art is something magical that can captivate an audience not only with the techniques displayed in the artwork but the subject of their art. The subject can range from landscape to religion. Since I adore asian art so much, I decided to stop over at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, California which one of the most comprehensive collections in the world. 

Let’s get hungry!: Chef & My Fridge

Chef and My Fridge is one of the hottest cooking shows out of Korea and featured on Netflix here in America. This show brings celebrity chefs together to create exciting dishes with what is leftover in the fridge of celebrities in the different categories of the celebrity’s choosing.